Farmer shouted 'f***off you s**g' to hunt supporter on his land

Paul Chant became aware of an altercation at the pre-Christmas hunt meeting and went out to investigate

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At a previous hearing, Chant collapsed in the dock and had to be assessed by paramedics called to the court.

He pleaded guilty to a charge that on December 22 last year at West Pennard he used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause somebody harassment, alarm or distress.

Suzie Butler, prosecuting, said that on the day in question there were members of the Mendip Hunt on Stockbridge Lane in West Pennard and a number of other people were following the hunt.

Paul Chant at a peaceful protest at Wells Police Station in January (Image: Mid-Somerset Series)

"Chant left his address and went to the location and an altercation occurred between him and members of the hunt," she said.

"He filmed it using his mobile phone and provided the footage to the police in relation to other court proceedings which have now finished.

"While making his views known and remonstrating with them, Chant shouted and swore at some people, including a woman, who was sat in her car with her child and said 'f*** off you s**g' leaving her feeling alarmed and distressed."

During interview with the police, he said he had a long history with the Mendip Hunt and was distressed at the time when he saw their hounds on his land.

He said he felt scared and had abuse shouted at him, including being called a c*** and was shaking.

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He said he started taking photos and filming and the woman in the car tried to snatch his phone so he called her a nasty name.

Appearing with the assistance of a McKenzie Friend (a person who is able to sit with you in the court and offer advice but is not allowed to formally represent you), Chant said he saw the hounds in his field which was the fourth time it had happened.